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anni_swanilda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Confinement, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Violence, Death, and Blood
Minor: Sexual harassment
justagirlwithbooks's review against another edition
3.25
“They are orphans again, with no true home but each other and whatever life they can make together on the other side of the sea.”
Well this book is honestly not as good as Six of Crows, but I guess that's to be expected seeing as this is her first novel. The writing style reminded me a lot of Divergent, and the book was fast to get through once I had time to sit down and read it. Comparing this book to Six of Crows is futile because Leigh Bardugo has obviously improved as a writer since writing this book.
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Toxic relationship
ake_alis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Minor: Gaslighting, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Death of parent, Blood, and Violence
emmysforeverbooked's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I genuinely don't think I can give a real review of this book because I am simply experiencing every emotion listed in the English dictionary. All that I can say is that I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I cannot wait to pick up the next one. I'm actually so upset that I got a job in the middle of reading this so I couldn't finish it sooner.
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, War, and Animal death
Minor: Cursing, Alcohol, and Suicidal thoughts
mckiheather's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Classism and Toxic relationship
Minor: War, Animal death, Alcohol, Death, Violence, and Blood
literarydumpling's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
You can see how this book starts the entire Shadow and Bone trilogy and it's an incredibly strong start from the plot, characters and lore/setting. A great read!
Graphic: Death
Minor: Torture
wishyouweresober's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Physical abuse and Death
Minor: Animal death, Abandonment, Blood, Cursing, and Animal cruelty
fadingmoths's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Toxic relationship and War
Minor: Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Classism
wrappingpaper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Overall I’m obsessed with this world and the characters, especially Mal and Alina and their relationship. It’s not a perfect book but it’s very enjoyable and you should give it a chance if you plan on reading six of crows later for a good understanding of the world.
Can’t wait to continue with this series and all the sequel books!!
Graphic: War, Confinement, and Animal death
Moderate: Death
mythicsage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual harassment, Violence, and Animal death
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child death, Classism, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Alcohol, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Genocide, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, and Slavery
Minor: Abandonment, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Rape, Eating disorder, Alcoholism, Bullying, Confinement, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, War, and Xenophobia